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<a href="https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-leadership-conference-for-youth-services-managers-staff/" id="OWA23c9212d-f0f5-a6c7-bf73-6a23da344df4" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-leadership-conference-for-youth-services-managers-staff/" data-auth="NotApplicable"><b>Power
Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff</b></a></div>
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March 22-23, 2027</div>
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In-Person Conference </div>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join us in Madison, WI for Power Up 2027. </span>
<span style="color: rgb(20, 92, 158);"><a href="https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-leadership-conference-for-youth-services-managers-staff/call-for-proposals/?elqTrackId=68D4625A8E73B9D587B9FC819A75B85A&elqTrack=true" id="OWA1f3d8f9d-8c8f-4c03-9bc1-38089b254033" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-targettype="webpage" style="color: rgb(20, 92, 158);">Call
for proposals is now open!</a></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals. </span></div>
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Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation and 15 min Q&A</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience</li><li style="font-family: Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px 0px 10px;">
Programming lightning talk: 5-8 minute mini presentation on or about a successful program</li></ul>
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Topics may include, but are not limited to: Strategic planning; Project management strategies; Leadership styles & strategies; Advocacy for staff, children, teens, and families; Intellectual Freedom, censorship & book challenges; Community engagement, partnerships,
and outreach; Mentorship; Navigating change; Program, services, and staff evaluations; Culturally relevant programming and collection management; Innovative or experimental programming; Interdepartmental collaboration; Intentional staff development and training;
Staff morale, retention & workplace culture. </div>
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Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk presenters will receive a discounted conference rate.</div>
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<a href="https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-leadership-conference-for-youth-services-managers-staff/call-for-proposals/" id="OWA6765bc6c-2f22-bc49-8ac1-84eb0f19533d" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-leadership-conference-for-youth-services-managers-staff/call-for-proposals/" data-auth="NotApplicable">Submit
your idea</a> by September 7, 11:59 PM CST for full consideration.</div>
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<span style="font-weight: 625;">Roundtable Facilitators</span></div>
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In addition to general session proposals, we are also looking for <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecoxYLMS4X6XGKh1Am0gl1uAKPEqE0B7zRvJvRdf4bzVM5wg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106145543177488811399" id="OWAd4a498f0-cead-9278-85aa-7840ff97284b" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin: 0px;">
roundtable facilitators</a> to help moderate conversations about:</div>
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Roundtable facilitators will prepare discussion questions in advance, introduce the topic, and guide the discussion during a conference breakout session. Selected facilitators will receive a discounted conference registration.</div>
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecoxYLMS4X6XGKh1Am0gl1uAKPEqE0B7zRvJvRdf4bzVM5wg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106145543177488811399" id="OWAba4b6ae4-0301-a797-f17f-5ae0f34290d2" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="margin: 0px;">Submit
your application</a> by September 7, 2026, for consideration.</div>
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